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Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra australis) - 20240225-01
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra australis) - 20240225-01

Distinctive stocky waterbird. Adult is dark gray overall with a white bill and forehead shield. Immature has a pale breast and a duller bill that becomes brighter white with age. When walking on shore, note big feet with lobed toes. Inhabits both freshwater and brackish marshes, lakeshores, and riverways; occasionally on saltwater. Breeding pairs aggressively territorial but nonbreeding flocks can number in hundreds. Unmistakable throughout much of range, but compare with very similar Red-knobbed Coot in areas of overlap. Calls are diverse, and include various high-pitched squeaks, squawks, and shorter, more clipped notes. (eBird)
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The Australasian sub-species of the Eurasian Coot looks much like its cousins in the northern hemisphere. This adult was foraging about the village pond on a slightly overcast day.

Hobbiton Movie Set, Waikato, New Zealand. February 2024.
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Taken on: February 25, 2024
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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/13.0, 1/800 sec, 359mm, ISO 1250 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Canon EOS R6
Lens: RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length: 359mm
ISO: 1250
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Manual
Color Space: Uncalibrated
Software: Adobe Photoshop 2024 Macintosh
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